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Several stops they made Friday were due to boaters blowing through Manatee Zones or not wearing their life jackets.

"So it's really important that you go through all of your safety gear and all that stuff, and make sure it's up to date and also be mindful of the zones, OK?" Bohne said to a family he had pulled over.

The family had been speeding in a Manatee Zone and then upon inspection the officers found that two children under the age of 6 were not wearing life jackets -- a FWC law.

In addition, the officers were on the lookout for those who could be boating under the influence; a major problem they said that many boaters are not thinking through.

"A large portion of our fatalities are resulting in boating under the influence," said Bohne. "A lot of people think that because the island is so close to a boat ramp, they're going to be fine only going a short distance, but then they also have to back the trailer in, load up the boat and then also drive home."

The FWC plans to step up patrols through Sunday, making sure everyone has a safe Fourth of July weekend.

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